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Notable viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria

Mount Johnston

Mount Johnston is a viewpoint in Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria.

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Mount Johnston: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Johnston

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mount Johnston — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.47686, 148.08929. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Johnston

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Johnston

    • Mount Elizabeth · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hopeless · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tambo · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kosciusko Lookout · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Brown Mountain · viewpoint · Shire of East Gippsland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Mount Ellery (Barumpa) · viewpoint · Australian Capital Territory · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gibbo · viewpoint · Shire of Towong · ~121 km · Must-see
    • Mt McKay · viewpoint · Falls Creek Alpine Resort · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Mount Loch · viewpoint · Alpine Shire · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hotham · viewpoint · Mount Hotham Alpine Resort · ~127 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Johnston yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Johnston?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Johnston?

    Nearby: Dukes Cave (cave, 9 km), Mount Elizabeth (viewpoint, 19 km), Lake Tyers State Park (lake, 41 km), Mount Hopeless (viewpoint, 51 km), Snowy River National Park (sanctuary, 51 km), Lakes Entrance Apex Park (lake, 58 km).

    Is Mount Johnston worth visiting?

    Mount Johnston is listed as a notable viewpoint in Victoria on Spotwander.